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29 December 2013

Year in Review: Stories Georgia Unfiltered Broke First that the Mainstream Media Picked Up Later

With the end of 2013 upon us, it is time to look back at what's appeared on Georgia Unfiltered over the past twelve months, and examine how those stories impacted mainstream media (MSM) coverage across the state.

Three days later, the Atlanta Journal Constitution picked up the story, prompting calls for Berlon's resignation from top Democrat leaders. Mike Berlon eventually announced his resignation, nine days after the initial story detailing his legal problems appeared on Georgia Unfiltered.

2013 seems to be ending in disappointment for organizers of the proposed Airport West Community Improvement District (CID), but they still credit Georgia Unfiltered with raising public awareness on Fulton County Tax Commissioner Arthur Ferdinand's failure to certify their efforts.